Analysis of 30 Websites on “Writing”

After deciding I wanted to spend time researching “How to Write”, I did some perusing of the internet to see what resources were already available. Here is a list of 30 websites I viewed that focus on writing. This list also includes, the audience focus of these websites, and if I believe them to be helpful or not. Yes it is lengthy, but I still believe it may be helpful to some.

Needs: They are targeting self-actualization to help you motivate yourself and see your own potential. As well as cognitive needs.

Style: The website is a blog, it is pretty basic mainly text. There is a picture at the top of the page, other than that no other graphics on the website.

Features: It’s mainly just blog posts, and lists but there is also a newsletter.

Is it successful? I think it has a lot of helpful information, I personally don’t like the format of it. It’s an overwhelming amount of text. If it were bulleted points I think the info would come across better.

Is it successful? I think it is very helpful. A lot of people are familiar with writer’s digest so they would generally trust the website. Also it is written in an easy to read way so you can gather the information desired.

Style: This one is actually an interactive website. It is set up to be like a phone and you have to hit certain phone numbers based on what kind of writer’s block you have. For example “character death dial ‘5’” then it gives you ideas to break through the block.

Features: Interactive prompts and ideas.

Is it Successful? I would definitely use this when stuck, I think a lot of other people would too.

Target Audience: People who are looking for inspiration to start writing.

Needs: Self-Actualization

Style: The top of the website is completely cluttered with ads, as well as along the side. The text is block text with lists as the headers. Limited colors and images.

Features: Guides for people who want easy instructions.

Is It Successful? I personally didn’t like the layout. However the info was presented in a very easy to understand format. I think a lot of people would be able to use this info though. Good substance.